Product Description
by Jane Yolen (Author), Mark Teague (Illustrator)
With more than 9 million books in print, America's favorite dinosaurs can't wait to celebrate Chanukah
From the warm glow of holiday candles in the menorah to the fun of family gatherings, little dinosaurs love to celebrate the Festival of Lights. But sometimes the excitement of Chanukah, its treasured rituals, and the tradition of gifts can tempt a youngster to misbehave. . . .Come along on a joyful romp filled with tumbling dreidels and melting gelt as America's favorite prehistoric pals spread a little mischief this season. Children will laugh out loud as dinosaurs fidget, fuss, and stomp through every occasion, while their human parents shift from shock to weary patience. Filled with warmth and cheer, this new book by the bestselling team of Jane Yolen and Mark Teague makes a perfect gift to be read again and again, year after year. How do dinosaurs say Happy Chanukah? The same way they say Merry Christmas: With an abundance of love, joy, memory, and gratitude.Front Jacket
HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY HAPPY CHANUKAH? Even during the holidays, little dinosaurs sometimes misbehave. It's tempting to peek at brightly wrapped presents, snatch a dreidel, or grab all the gelt! Children and their parents will laugh aloud at this playful glimpse at some mischievous antics as the family gathers, and fresh latkes are served. But when Mama comes in with the holiday lights, it's time to share a special tradition. How do dinosaurs celebrate Chanukah? With an abundance of love, joy, memory, and gratitude!
Back Jacket
HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY HAPPY CHANUKAH? Even during the holidays, little dinosaurs sometimes misbehave. It's tempting to peek at brightly wrapped presents, snatch a dreidel, or grab all the gelt! Children and their parents will laugh aloud at this playful gl
Author Biography
Jane Yolen is the beloved author of more than 365 books for children and adults, including award-winning picture books, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. In addition to two Nebula Awards and a National Book Award nomination, she has received a Golden Kite from SCBWI, three Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards, and the California Young Reader Medal. Yolen's How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? was an ALA Notable Book and a Christopher Medal winner. The book has gone on to become a widely popular bestselling series with over 15 million copies in print. She lives in Western Massachusetts.
Mark Teague is the internationally bestselling illustrator (and author) of more than 50 books for children. His numerous awards and honors include the Book Sense Book of the Year Award and the Christopher Medal. He has illustrated 12 full-size books and 11 board books in the widely successful How Do Dinosaurs...? series. He is the author of the popular Dear Mrs. LaRue, Firehouse!, and Jack and the Beanstalk and the French Fries. He lives in New York State.